Events in Long Beach Highlights
- Long Beach offers diverse events this weekend, including a singles party, free boxing classes, and an annual Japanese festival.
- On Friday, July 3, enjoy the ‘Let Sparks Fly’ singles party at Long Beach Beer Lab for ages 21+, starting at $13.
- Join the Tour the Shore walking group on Saturday, July 4, at Belmont Shore for a free morning walk.
- On July 5, experience Subtract On The Pier featuring KiNK, and visit the Tanabata Festival at the Japanese Garden.
- Catch the FIFA World Cup watch parties across Long Beach as Mexico faces England this Sunday, July 5.
If your idea of a good weekend does not involve drinking lukewarm White Claws in the hot sun at Horny Corner while someone’s rogue firework goes off way too close to your beach chair — we’ve got you.
There are plenty of events in Long Beach this weekend that have absolutely nothing to do with the 4th of July, and we rounded up five of our favorites. Singles mingling in Wrigley, free boxing at the Traffic Circle, a legendary DJ closing out an era on the Belmont Pier — this list of things to do in Long Beach this weekend has a little something for everybody.
If you do want to actually leave the apartment to watch the fireworks (the official ones), then check out our guide to where to watch fireworks shows in Long Beach by clicking here.
Oh, and one more thing: the FIFA World Cup is in full swing, and the bars all over Long Beach are packed with watch parties. Mexico takes on England this Sunday, July 5 at 5 PM (our time) in the Round of 16 — at the Azteca, no less — so expect the whole city to be buzzing. Want to know where to watch? We’ve got the full rundown of World Cup watch parties in Long Beach right here.
Okay. Let’s get into it.
Let Sparks Fly! Long Beach Singles Party for Ages 21+
When: Friday, July 3 | 7:00 PM (3 hours) Where: Long Beach Beer Lab, Wrigley Cost: Starting at $13
Single in the LBC? Skip the apps for one night and meet people the old-fashioned way — face to face, beer in hand. This singles party at Long Beach Beer Lab uses connection software so there are “no lost connections” — meaning if you hit it off with someone and lose them in the crowd, you can still keep the conversation going. It’s 21+, it’s low pressure, and honestly, worse things have happened than spending a Friday night at the Beer Lab.
Tour the Shore Weekly Walking Group
When: Saturday, July 4 | 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM Where: 2nd & La Verne (200 La Verne Ave), Belmont Shore Cost: Free
Get your steps in before the holiday chaos starts. Tour the Shore is Belmont Shore’s weekly group walk — every Saturday morning, all levels and abilities welcome. Walk, skate, or wheel your way through a 2–3 mile loop that explores a different point of interest each week. Bring the kids, bring the dog, bring your enthusiasm. Bonus: all participants get exclusive discounts on coffee and food at Chapter II Coffee. A free morning walk along the shore and discounted coffee? Say less.
Free Cardio Boxing Class
When: Saturday, July 4 | 2:00 PM Where: HardWorx Fitness, 4290 E Pacific Coast Hwy Ste A (Traffic Circle) Cost: FREE with promo code TRAFFICCIRCLE (normally $30)
Burn off some energy before the burgers and hot dogs hit the grill. HardWorx Fitness at the Traffic Circle hosts a 2 PM boxing class every Saturday for LB locals — all levels, no experience needed. Tickets are normally $30 through Eventbrite, but use promo code TRAFFICCIRCLE at checkout and it’s completely free. You’re welcome.
Subtract On The Pier 094 | KiNK (Live)
When: Sunday, July 5 | 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM Where: Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier (end of the pier), 15 39th Place Cost: $33.85
This one’s special, Long Beach. Subtract On The Pier is in its 11th — and final — season, and for the July edition they’re bringing in a true master of the craft: KiNK, live from Sofia, Bulgaria. He’s behind some of the most iconic tracks in modern house and techno, and his live sets are legendary — building and reshaping tracks in real time, no safety net, every show a one-off. Rounding out the bill: a special guest from Sublevel and Subtract’s own Anton Tumas. Eight hours of music at the end of the Belmont Pier with the ocean all around you. And heads up: the dance floor is a phone-free zone. Get tickets by clicking here.
Tanabata Festival at the Japanese Garden at Cal State Long Beach
When: Sunday, July 5 | 1:00 PM Where: Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden, 1250 Bellflower Blvd (CSULB campus) Cost: $5 – $10
The Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden at Cal State Long Beach hosts its annual Tanabata Festival — and it might be the most peaceful thing happening in Long Beach all weekend. Tanabata is a traditional Japanese festival honoring the star-crossed lovers Orihime and Hikoboshi, who are said to reunite just once a year. Guests write their wishes on colorful tanzaku paper and hang them on bamboo branches in hopes their dreams come true. Expect a joyful afternoon of music, crafts, giveaways, and family-friendly activities in one of the prettiest spots in the city.
Long Beach Events This Weekend
See? Events in Long Beach this weekend go way beyond flags and fireworks. Whether you’re mingling at the Beer Lab, sweating it out at the Traffic Circle, making a wish in the Japanese Garden, or dancing at the end of the pier until the sun goes down — there’s no shortage of things to do in Long Beach this weekend.
And if you do end up at Horny Corner anyway? No judgment. Just hydrate.
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FAQs
What is there to do in Long Beach this weekend besides 4th of July events? Plenty! This weekend (July 3–5, 2026), Long Beach has a singles party at Long Beach Beer Lab on Friday, the free Tour the Shore walking group and a free cardio boxing class on Saturday, and the Tanabata Festival at the Japanese Garden plus Subtract On The Pier featuring KiNK on Sunday. None of them require a flag or a firework.
Are there any free events in Long Beach this weekend? Yes — two of our five picks are totally free. Tour the Shore (Saturday, 7:30 AM at 2nd & La Verne in Belmont Shore) is a free weekly walking group, and the Saturday 2 PM cardio boxing class at HardWorx Fitness is free for LB locals with promo code TRAFFICCIRCLE at checkout.
Where can I watch the Mexico vs. England World Cup game in Long Beach? Bars all over Long Beach are hosting FIFA World Cup watch parties this weekend. Mexico plays England in the Round of 16 on Sunday, July 5 at 5 PM PST — check out our full guide to World Cup watch parties in Long Beach to find your spot.
What is Subtract On The Pier? Subtract On The Pier is a beloved outdoor house and techno party at the end of the Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier, now in its 11th and final season. This Sunday’s edition (July 5, 2–10 PM) features a live set from Bulgarian house legend KiNK, plus a special guest from Sublevel and Anton Tumas. Heads up: the dance floor is phone-free.
What is the Tanabata Festival? Tanabata is a traditional Japanese festival celebrating the star-crossed lovers Orihime and Hikoboshi, who reunite just once a year. The Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden at Cal State Long Beach hosts its annual celebration Sunday, July 5 at 1 PM with music, crafts, giveaways, and the tradition of writing wishes on tanzaku paper and hanging them on bamboo branches.
Is the Long Beach singles party 21+? Yes — Let Sparks Fly at Long Beach Beer Lab on Friday, July 3 is for ages 21 and up. Tickets start at $13, and the event uses connection software so you can keep in touch with the people you meet.
Where can I find more events in Long Beach? Right here! LBC Vibe rounds up the best events in Long Beach every single week — from free community events to concerts, festivals, and food pop-ups. Check back every week for your things-to-do list.
